# mederu Atelier *complete guide* By [guruguruhyena](https://paragraph.com/@guruguruhyena) ยท 2026-03-20 web3, mederu, art, creation --- mederu Atelier โ€” Create, Process, Mint ====================================== > A browser-native creative studio on Tezos. No installs. No plugins. Just art. * * * ๐ŸŽจ Four Modes, One Workflow --------------------------- DRAW โ”€โ”€๐Ÿ“ธโ”€โ”€โ†’ MEDE EFX โ”€โ”€โ†’ POST โ”€โ”€โ†’ MINT โ”‚ โ†‘ โ””โ”€โ”€๐Ÿ“ธโ”€โ”€โ†’ DERU EFX/GIF โ”€โ”€โ”€โ”˜ mederu Atelier connects **drawing โ†’ processing โ†’ minting** in a single interface. Switch tabs. That's it. Your artwork flows from canvas to blockchain seamlessly. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/9d5d6043af1eb6b35f34dae73b2d22c3bd705299a945efe6d18436e222327a63.png) * * * > ๐Ÿ“ธ **_DRAW / DERU / MEDE / POST_** > > ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/bc322c9a11d4e039d7056e0958fb2eec3263aceef9b1e5bcb12cdc1f9760536b.png) ๐Ÿ–Œ DRAW โ€” The Canvas -------------------- Four sub-modes to expand your creative range. ### โ—Paint ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/bce53bdc1ca955b38857e97a82161f5c697fbcf3c2314256428815d8ccd5cd6b.png) ### โ— Collage Drag and drop materials onto the canvas. Scale, rotate, flip, skew. Stack multiple elements across layers to build compositions. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/f1752a14c3910fe2c6b9a6c6229b3d4755152f2b91c95b8dc7eac3f16dafbefa.png) ### โ— Brush Draw directly with shape brushes (circle, star, heart, etc.) and gradient brushes. Pen tablet supported โ€” pressure sensitivity controls brush size. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/942a35634dc3b2fb5915b7310b37c1da03089ff284299c0cdcf7bcb35ffded41.png) ### โ— Generative Let algorithms arrange your chosen materials automatically. Tweak **Complexity / Fluctuation / Chaos / Seed** โ€” generate infinite variations with a single click. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/5fb8267fcf8481df82647cc7d4660be6a9b7771cab232b0a5c057d4fa14a00d4.png) ### โ— PIX (Pixel Studio) Pixel art mode. 8ร—8 to 128ร—128 grid. **Fully on-chain mint supported** โ€” your pixel art is stored directly on the blockchain, no IPFS needed. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/7f2cab7c1c394a290c32a591bb96a2dd41659b35444a6c548de2342322314de7.png) ### Layers & Kaleidoscope * **Multi-layer system**: visibility, lock, opacity per layer * **Kaleidoscope**: 2โ€“12 fold symmetry drawing, independent per layer. Mirror mode for complex patterns. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/2b054189a6aa839fb77921a4e976daf1641dc71621cb7dc706bc9f1d1c16bb68.png) * * * **\>> me:DERU multi layer modular EFX system ~MEDE & DERU~** ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/47d50d1f7dfcb420bd0e9ae9512457a9e5a068ff8f560e89e7fbb258730e9795.png) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/e19420882528115037ad7b1a84235d65d0073884885f4f90f19d67a951ce956e.png) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/d4ff628c9742270d964f332813cc6a10f29584e221d5adfd8ed2ece7733463ba.png) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/b75dbc0829d5bcbbcc0a278f34653f3fbe412e45a4a15623e63921e4f1bbfd9a.png) # me:DERU, NODE & POST โ€” How They Connect ## Architecture Overview ``` DRAW (Canvas) โ”‚ ๐Ÿ“ธ Snapshot โ”‚ me:DERU EFX โ”œโ”€โ”€โ†’ MEDE (LAYERS / GIF) โ”‚ โ”‚ โ”‚ โ””โ”€โ”€โ†’ Export PNG โ”€โ”€โ†’ POST โ”€โ”€โ†’ MINT โ”‚ โ””โ”€โ”€โ†’ DERU (Visual Pipeline) โ”‚ โ””โ”€โ”€โ†’ Send to POST โ”€โ”€โ†’ MINT ``` All roads lead to **POST โ†’ MINT**. The creative path you take depends on what kind of processing you need. --- ## MEDE โ€” Layer-Based EFX Studio **Purpose:** Direct, hands-on image processing with stacked effects and GIF creation. ### Two Sub-Modes | Mode | Function | |------|----------| | **LAYERS** | Stack imported frames as layers, apply EFX chain per layer, composite with blend modes | | **GIF** | Arrange frames on a timeline, set per-frame delay, apply auto-motion effects, export animated GIF | ### DERU LAYERS Features - Import snapshots from DRAW as individual layers - Per-layer: visibility, opacity, blend mode (normal, multiply, screen, overlay, etc.) - **EFX Chain** per layer โ€” stack multiple effects in sequence: - Blur, Glow, Pixelate, Color Correction, Noise, Grain, Threshold, Invert, etc. - Each effect has adjustable parameters (sliders, toggles) - NFT-gated effects available (requires specific NFT to unlock) - Real-time composite preview - Export composited result as PNG ### GIF Features - Timeline with drag-reorder, duplicate, delete frames - Per-frame delay control + global delay sync - Play direction: Forward / Reverse / Ping-Pong - **Auto-Motion Effects**: Wave H/V, Squishy, 3D Spin, Spiral, Bounce, Trail, Pulse - Quality, color count, dithering controls - Export as animated GIF ### Key Characteristic > me:DERU is **linear and layer-based**. You stack effects on individual images and composite them. Think Photoshop layers. --- ## MEDE โ€” Visual Pipeline Editor **Purpose:** Node-based visual programming for complex, multi-source image processing chains. ### Node Types | Node | Role | |------|------| | **Source** | Image input โ€” load from library, file upload, or drag & drop | | **EFX** | Apply a single effect (same EFX library as me:DERU) | | **Blend** | Merge two inputs with blend mode + opacity | | **Output** | Final result preview, send to POST for minting | ### How It Works 1. Add nodes to the canvas (right-click or toolbar) 2. Connect output โ†’ input ports with wires 3. Press `E` to execute the entire graph 4. Result appears at the Output node 5. Press `S` to send result to POST ### Key Characteristic > NODE is **graph-based and non-linear**. You can split, merge, and branch image flows freely. Think ComfyUI / Blender nodes. --- ## DERU vs MEDE โ€” When to Use Which | | DERU | MEDE | |---|---------|------| | **Mental Model** | Photoshop layers | ComfyUI nodes | | **Processing** | Linear stack (top โ†’ bottom) | Graph (any direction) | | **Multiple sources** | Yes (as layers) | Yes (as Source nodes) | | **Branching/merging** | Limited (layer compositing) | Full (Blend nodes) | | **GIF creation** | โœ… Built-in timeline + auto-motion | โŒ | | **Complex routing** | โŒ | โœ… Wire any output to any input | | **EFX library** | Same 24+ effects | Same 24+ effects | | **Best for** | Quick edits, GIFs, layer composites | Complex multi-step pipelines | | **Output** | Export PNG / GIF | Send to POST | --- ## The Full Flow to POST ### Path A: DRAW โ†’ DERU โ†’ POST ``` 1. DRAW โ€” Create artwork (Collage / Brush / Generative / PIX) 2. ๐Ÿ“ธ Snapshot โ€” Capture to library 3. DERU LAYERS โ€” Import, apply EFX, composite 4. Export PNG โ†’ captured as mint-ready image 5. POST โ€” Add title, tags, royalties โ†’ MINT ``` ### Path B: DRAW โ†’ MEDE โ†’ POST ``` 1. DRAW โ€” Create artwork 2. ๐Ÿ“ธ Snapshot โ€” Capture to library 3. MEDE โ€” Load as Source, wire through EFX/Blend nodes 4. Press E (execute), then S (send to POST) 5. POST โ€” Add title, tags, royalties โ†’ MINT ``` ### Path C: DRAW โ†’ POST (Direct) ``` 1. DRAW โ€” Create artwork 2. ๐Ÿ“ธ Snapshot โ€” Goes directly to POST 3. POST โ€” Add title, tags, royalties โ†’ MINT ``` ### Path D: DERU GIF โ†’ Export ``` 1. DRAW โ€” Create multiple snapshots 2. DERU GIF โ€” Arrange on timeline, add auto-motion 3. Export GIF โ€” Download as animated GIF 4. (GIF can also be minted via POST as video/animation) ``` --- ## POST โ€” The Final Destination All paths converge at POST, where you: - Set **title, description, tags** - Choose **edition count** and **royalty %** - Add **Co-Creators** with split percentages - Set **list price** for instant marketplace listing - **Material Artist** traits are auto-recorded from DRAW - Hit **MINT** โ†’ IPFS upload โ†’ Tezos blockchain โ†’ Listed on objkt.com --- *The Atelier is designed so you never leave the browser. Draw โ†’ Process โ†’ Mint. One interface.* ๐Ÿ”ฎ MEDE / NODE EFX editor ------------------------- A node-based visual programming editor for image processing. [Source] โ”€โ”€โ†’ [EFX: Blur] โ”€โ”€โ†’ [Blend] โ”€โ”€โ†’ [Output] [Source] โ”€โ”€โ†’ [EFX: Glow] โ”€โ”€โ†— **Node Types:** * ๐Ÿ–ผ **Source** โ€” Image input (library / file / drag & drop) * ๐Ÿ”ฎ **EFX** โ€” Effects (blur, glow, pixelate, color correction, noise, grain, etc.) * ๐Ÿ”€ **Blend** โ€” Merge two inputs (blend modes + opacity) * ๐Ÿ“ค **Output** โ€” Final preview & export Connect nodes with wires. Press `E` to execute. Real-time preview. Material trait data from DRAW carries over to NODE automatically. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/e508eede8c71e6e4a2ca1143fae45845ef5382ff93d1f169dc7f606ea740b034.png) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/9fc99f6c96fe537e28b45400becea71a40e56df94b9fb6b510b2ac831e243381.png) * * * ๐Ÿ“ฆ DERU โ€” Layer EFX / GIF studio -------------------------------- A library for managing and processing ๐Ÿ“ธ snapshots taken in DRAW mode. * Reorder and delete frames * EFX stack (layer multiple effects) * GIF / animation generation * Feed materials into NODE mode ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/d39169c75693efaac691b7ec241b0c7a2ffc8ba43bea1aaed542c38c0b257abb.png) ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/eaecc0eaf067894ab528fefc0da1b3cb5761c0f941f9e971f6aa9b7d7cc72e1a.gif) * * * ๐Ÿ“ฎ POST โ€” Mint & List --------------------- Enter your artwork details and record it as an NFT on the Tezos blockchain. **Input Fields:** * Title / Description / Tags * Edition count / Royalty % * Co-Creator (collaborator) with split percentage * List price (instant marketplace listing) **Auto-recorded Metadata:** * Material Artist name (`Material Artist` trait) * Material details (`Material` trait) * Automatic royalty distribution to co-creators * * * ๐ŸŽฏ Material System โ€” When Material Becomes Credit ------------------------------------------------- This is the heart of mederu's ecosystem. Artist registers materials โ†“ Creator uses those materials in their artwork โ†“ NFT metadata automatically records "Material Artist" trait โ†“ Royalties flow back to the Material Artist on secondary sales Simply by **using a material**, the original artist gets credited on-chain. When you mint, the NFT carries a `Material Artist` trait โ€” visible on objkt.com and every Tezos marketplace. > ๐Ÿ“ธ **Screenshot โ‘ฅโ‘ฆ**: Material palette showing artist preset tabs ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/7eb8464971c6437b4e1044fe003c234ec5c551cbfe2562891ad0f7577d40639e.png) * * * ๐ŸŽจ Material Artists โ€” The Creators Behind the Materials ------------------------------------------------------- 18 artists from around the world have registered original material sets (25 slots each) in the Atelier. When you use their materials, their name is permanently inscribed in your NFT's metadata. ![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/4d1c81313740d24262e7be1834f03e1f11ba098536eedbd9fd5ed8e62a4b3e2e.png) ๐ŸŽจ Material Artists โ€” The Creators Behind the Materials ------------------------------------------------------- 18 artists from around the world have registered original material sets (25 slots each) in the Atelier. When you use their materials, their name is permanently inscribed in your NFT's metadata. Artist Style / Notable Materials **guruguruhyena** Characters (UNICO, POOTII, mush car, mederu nyan) **Velvet bunny** Illustration pack (mb 003โ€“037) **Mumbleboy** Illustration pack (mb 003โ€“037) **natha sonicn** Textures & patterns (JOURNEYPAINT series) **Tornado Rodriguez** Iconic motifs (eye jar, magic wand, illuminatis, mushie guy) **moranicol.exe** Pop culture (crazy b@rt, Pika420, pulpotronic, totoro) **Giu\_NFT** Street style (bbk, copcom, pizarut, degen) **agniis** Glitch & cyber (listen2urheart, glitchgrrl, transruptive) **Estelle Flores** Photo collage (baby, bonsai, doll house, telescope) **.- NEOL -.** Y2K / Kawaii (angel heart, furby, Rainbow Pony, sidekick phone) **Lewie** Paintings (AISelect series) **entter** Abstract textures (numbered 01โ€“25) **arbstein** Texture materials (numbered 01โ€“25) **IvnHgo\_** Mixed media **Yuri\_jjjj\_jjjj** Variety pack (Yuri stuff 1โ€“25) **kutukola** Pixel-style materials **time** Abstract materials (numbered 1โ€“25) **atelier mederu** sozai series (collage & texture materials) **mederu** Official materials (GM.smpng, GMEOW, mushcats, mederu-flower) * * * โŒจ Keyboard Shortcuts -------------------- Key DRAW NODE N / M Brush size โ€” C / V Copy / Paste โ€” โ† โ†’ Rotate โ€” โ†‘ โ†“ Scale โ€” H โ€” Help D โ€” Disconnect wire E / Enter โ€” Execute pipeline S โ€” Export โ†’ POST Z / X Undo / Redo Undo / Redo * * * ๐Ÿ’œ MDRU Ecosystem ----------------- mederu's native token **MDRU** (Tezos FA2) circulates through the platform. **How to earn:** * Automatic rewards for activity (minting / collecting) * Receive โ™ก hearts from other artists (+1 MDRU tip per heart) **How โ™ก Hearts work:** Tap โ™ก on any artwork in the feed or gallery โ†’ **1 MDRU** is automatically sent to the artist. No wallet approval needed. One tap to support. Your "like" becomes real value. moreinfo [https://x.com/mederu\_art](https://x.com/mederu_art) mederu.art gug 21/3/2026 --- *Originally published on [guruguruhyena](https://paragraph.com/@guruguruhyena/mederu-atelier)*